Mapping of Collective Actions in Tunisia

Publication Date: 2019

The mapping of collective actions in Tunisia tracks mobilisations by groups of people whose goal is to achieve a common objective.

Each mapped collective action is based on a typology devised by the Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action.

The objective of this database is to explore collective actions by providing accurate data and relevant information on mobilisations happening in the country.

Explore the interactive charts below the table.

Data collection for this mapping is done by the CeSSRA team.

Information sources: Media reports, NGO reports, aid actors reports, as well as first-hand data collected by the CeSSRA team.

Period covered by data collection: December 23rd, 2019 - till present.

Displaying 51 - 60 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Tunisian citizens organised a protest in front of the Municipal Theatre in Tunis to denounce the exceptional measures decreed by the President on July 25, including the suspension of the activities of the parliament and the dismissal of the Prime minister Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Cooptation Tunis Tunisia September 18, 2021
Taxi drivers stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transport to protest the increase in fuel prices and car parts prices Workers group: Self-employed Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Tunis Tunisia April 14, 2022
"Citizens against Coup" organise a march towards Parliament to demand return to constitutional order, cancellation of exceptional measures taken by the President, release of "political prisoners" and to denounce difficult living conditions and shortage of Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Policy grievances Demonstration Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) Repression Tunis Tunisia March 20, 2022
The women's office of the UGTT and human rights organisations stage a sit-in in front of the municipal theater in the capital in support of women's rights and freedoms, and against the 25 July referendum and the recent defaming of female judges Workers group: Union / Syndicate, CSO Access to socio-eco rights: Gender equality and inclusion Sit-in Protest of a public statement / Public representation N/A Tunis Tunisia June 10, 2022
The Tunisian Students Union Stage a sit-in to oppose the creation of a new department to employ secondary and preparatory teachers. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunis Tunisia October 10, 2022
A solidarity demonstration was held in support of President Qais Political Party Policy grievances Demonstration Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Tunis Tunisia March 20, 2021
Following a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Interior in Tunis, clashes erupt between the protesters and the police forces Political Party Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Repression Tunis Tunisia June 12, 2021
Protesters demonstrate against the July 25 Referendum outside the Municipal Theatre in Tunis on the call of the National Salvation Front Political Party Policy grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunis Tunisia July 23, 2022
Protesters stage a sit-in to denounce the harassment, prosecution and arrest of non-fasters and to demand to open coffees and restaurants during Ramadan Collective / Informal group Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Tunis Tunisia April 26, 2022
Protesters stage a sit-in outside the Embassy of Qatar to demand the release of a Tunisian national Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice, Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Tunis Tunisia March 3, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart